1648. Eleazar
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Eleazar: Eleazar

Original Word: Ἐλεάζαρ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Eleazar
Pronunciation: el-eh-AH-zar
Phonetic Spelling: (el-eh-ad'-zar)
Definition: Eleazar
Meaning: Eleazar, son of Eliud, and father of Matthan.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Eleazar.

Of Hebrew origin (El'azar); Eleazar, an Israelite -- Eleazar.

see HEBREW El'azar

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1648: Ἐλεάζαρ

Ἐλεάζαρ (אֶלְעָזָר whom God helps), , indeclinable, Eleazar, one of the ancestors of Christ: Matthew 1:15.

STRONGS NT 1648a: ἐλεγμόςἐλεγμός, ἐλεγμοῦ, (ἐλέγχω), correction, reproof, censure: 2 Timothy 3:16 L T Tr WH for R G ἔλεγχον. (Sir. 21:6 Sir. 35:17 (Sir. 32:17), etc.; for תּוכֵחָה chastisement, punishment, 2 Kings 19:3; Psalm 149:7; (Isaiah 37:3; etc.). Not found in secular writings.)

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name אֶלְעָזָר (Elʿāzār)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H499 (אֶלְעָזָר, Elʿāzār)

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the name Eleazar as it appears in the New Testament, linking it to its Hebrew origins and highlighting its theological significance within the biblical narrative.

Usage: The name Eleazar is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals of Hebrew origin, specifically in genealogical contexts.

Context: The name Ἐλεάζαρ (Eleazar) appears in the New Testament as a part of genealogical records, reflecting its Hebrew roots and significance. The name means "God has helped," indicating divine assistance or favor. In the New Testament, Eleazar is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. This reflects the continuity of God's covenantal promises through the generations leading to the Messiah.

In Matthew 1:15, Eleazar is listed as an ancestor of Jesus: "Eliud was the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob." This passage highlights the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the divine orchestration of Jesus' lineage. The inclusion of Eleazar in this genealogy underscores the faithfulness of God in preserving the line through which the Savior would come.

The name Eleazar is also significant in the Old Testament, where several notable figures bear this name, including Eleazar, the son of Aaron, who served as a priest. This historical context enriches the understanding of the name's meaning and its association with divine help and priestly service.

Forms and Transliterations
Ελεαζαρ Ἐλεάζαρ ελεγμοίς ελεγμού ελεγμούς ελεγμώ Eleazar Eleázar
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Englishman's Concordance
Matthew 1:15 N
GRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἐλεάζαρ Ἐλεάζαρ δὲ
NAS: was the father of Eleazar, Eleazar
KJV: Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar
INT: was father of Eleazar Eleazar moreover

Matthew 1:15 N
GRK: τὸν Ἐλεάζαρ Ἐλεάζαρ δὲ ἐγέννησεν
NAS: of Eleazar, Eleazar the father
KJV: Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan;
INT: Eleazar Eleazar moreover was father of

Strong's Greek 1648
2 Occurrences


Ἐλεάζαρ — 2 Occ.















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